Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy has ignited a fresh wave of controversy after he halted his sold-out concert in Denver, Colorado, and publicly ordered a couple to leave the venue. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during his highly anticipated show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, when the singer spotted a woman in the front row whom he accused of falling asleep.
Midway through his performance, Burna Boy abruptly stopped the music and addressed the audience, specifically pointing out the couple. The singer was visibly frustrated, stating directly to the man: “When I stand up here and see you over there with your girl sleeping in the front of me, it pisses me the f*** up. So, please, take her the f*** home.” He firmly refused to perform another song until the couple exited the venue, escalating the moment.
The highly unusual demand from the front of the stage immediately led to a commotion in the crowd. While the couple initially resisted, the audience quickly started demanding their departure, pressuring the pair to leave so the performance could resume. Eventually, the man and woman were escorted out by venue staff, allowing the Burna Boy Kicks Out Sleeping Fan incident to conclude and the singer to continue his set.
This latest episode has once again fueled intense debate across social media, with critics arguing that the star has a controversial history of removing paying ticket holders for reasons deemed trivial or personal. However, the unexpected drama once again highlighted the artist’s insistence on a high level of energy and engagement from his audience, regardless of the cost to fans who may simply have been fatigued.
